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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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as in accepted
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg
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as in allowed
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in held
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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Recent Examples of had
Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.
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Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Among the missing are Angus the bassist, Phyllis the mail-delivering puppet, Holstein, who was holding an intricate saxophone prop, and Dumont, who had a television stand.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
China had virtually no solar capacity at that point, but solar currently makes up 9% of India’s electricity mix, from rooftop installations to huge sprawling solar farms.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials did not say whether the shooter had any connection to the school.
—Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite the cold, some visitors had advice for locals waiting for warmer days.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Guirassy has had a difficult time this season.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Among the missing are Angus the bassist, Phyllis the mail-delivering puppet, Holstein, who was holding an intricate saxophone prop, and Dumont, who had a television stand.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
China had virtually no solar capacity at that point, but solar currently makes up 9% of India’s electricity mix, from rooftop installations to huge sprawling solar farms.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials did not say whether the shooter had any connection to the school.
—Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite the cold, some visitors had advice for locals waiting for warmer days.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Guirassy has had a difficult time this season.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had
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Tens of billions of dollars in corporate loans are likely to default over the next year as companies, especially software and data services firms owned by private equity, get squeezed by the AI threat, Mish said in a Wednesday research note.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since so many of these locations are owned and operated by different people, the best way to check is by stopping by your nearest location.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If your complaint is accepted by the authority, an investigator will determine whether any laws, policies or procedures were broken by officers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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And don’t be deceived by Saturday’s sunny skies as the high will be 32 with wind chills as low as 9 degrees.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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Challengers should give Marylanders the option to choose a new direction and remove the need to confront the painful reality that they were deceived.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This allowed biologists to locate several dens and gain a better understanding of the foxes’ reproductive patterns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Members of the final 18-person jury panel will be allowed to maintain their normal social media use throughout the trial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors allege that developers bribed officials to expedite building permits and approve projects.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some kids run at the sound of running water in the bathtub; others need to be bribed just to look at a vegetable.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Had.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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